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Name: Tony    City: Cincinnati

Question: I have been told two diiferent views about hdmi cables. My local retailer says they are without a doubt worth the extra $, while my cable company says they are just a hassle and dont make a difference. Can anybody help clear up things for me?

Name: Dave | Date: October 17, 2005, 8:47
Answer: I can say, without a doubt the HDMI cable is worth the $. I just hooked up my HDTV with a DVI out from the cable box to the HDMI in on the TV. The picture is much crisper than with the coaxial cable alone.